Run-on Sentences

A run-on sentence is when:

• Two complete sentences are connected with a semicolon.

• Two complete are connected without punctuation.

• Two sentence fragments are connected with a comma.

• When your sentence runs away and never returns. :'(

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

A ________ occurs when a sentence is missing a subject or a predicate. 

• Run-on
• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Hollywood is famous many films are made in Hollywood.

• Correct

• Run-on

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I had a baby toy it got tossed.

• correct as is
• I had a baby toy. It got tossed.
• I had a baby toy, it got tossed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2

CCSS.L.1.2B

Sally is captain of the soccer team she helped organize the tournament.

• Sally is captain of the soccer team she helped, organize the tournament.
• Sally, is captain of the soccer team she helped organize the tournament.
• Sally is captain of the soccer team. She helped organize the tournament.
• Correct as is

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Pam and her dog, Spike.

• complete sentence
• run-on
• fragment (missing a subject)
• fragment (missing a predicate)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

We had to run inside the shelter when it started to rain.

• complete sentence

• run-on

• fragment (missing a subject)

• fragment (missing a predicate)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Jennifer brought cupcakes to school for her birthday.

• complete sentence
• run-on
• fragment (missing a subject)
• fragment (missing a predicate)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Went to the mall to get a new pair of soccer cleats.

• complete sentence
• run-on
• fragment (missing a subject)
• fragment (missing a predicate)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Thanksgiving Break is in 12 school days I can't wait!

• complete sentence
• run-on
• fragment (missing a subject)
• fragment (missing a predicate)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F